Anastassia Meeran 
Do you sometimes doze off to a few drops of Ylang Ylang oil on your pillow? While it might be soothing for you, did you know several essential oils are bad for dogs and cats? Your diffusers and aromatherapy kit might seem harmless. But they can, in fact, be toxic to pets. Most owners are … Read more
Is idling bad for your car? Truth be told, it’s not just bad for your car, it’s also doing a great deal of harm to the air and people, especially kids. With today’s climate change crisis and the loss of the Australian ozone, this is a key consideration for all motorists. A Transport Energy/Emission Research … Read more
If you’re the owner of a pedigree dog, or want to become one, you’ll need to know all about the dog papers they (should) come with. And if they don’t, how to get your hands on those pedigree papers for dogs in Australia. These papers document your dog’s genealogical history and can help to prove … Read more
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably wondered about the need to microchip a cat. If you’ve done it, maybe you found yourself wondering about whether they’re necessary or helpful. Or, perhaps you haven’t but the question of whether the procedure hurts or how much it costs has crossed your mind. Wonder no more! Here’s … Read more
Take a Tasmania driving holiday this year, and you’ll be richly rewarded. Australia’s smallest state packs a punch when it comes to views, food, and historic sites. And for those behind the wheel it’s driving paradise: easy and well-maintained roads which wind their way across the island, treating you to spectacular vistas and picture-perfect picnic … Read more
Driving school is about more than learning to drive, it’s about learning to drive well and understand all the codes of the roads. While many learn to drive with a big brother, sister or parent, there’s arcane knowledge only your driving instructor can bestow upon you. Wait, let’s be precise, we’re not looking for any … Read more
Can dogs see colour? Or are dogs actually colour blind? It’s a strange question to think about because there’s one obvious problem with finding the answer. We can’t ask the dogs. Where’s Dr. Doolittle when you need him? But luckily, science has done a lot of the work for us when it comes to figuring … Read more
There’s a new Corgi dog at Buckingham Palace! It’s a wise choice of gift from Prince Andrew for the Queen, to celebrate what would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday. Not only has the Corgi long held a special place at the palace hearth, but it’s a favourite in many Australian homes too. And lucky … Read more
